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Period: Mid-20th Century
20th Century Oil on Masonite Italian Signed Painting Mountain Landscape, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the first half of the 20th century. Framework oil on masonite depicting a mountain landscape with houses of good pictorial quality. Wooden frame carved and lacq...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Masonite

Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113
By Marceau Constantin
Located in Lyon, FR
Charcoal drawing by the French artist Marceau Constantin (1918 - 2017). Drawing on ingres paper representing two characters in shades of black and grey creating a fascinating light a...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Pablo Picasso Le Chien 'The Dog' Bloch 334
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Le Chien Pablo Picasso Original etching with sugar-lift aquatint and drypoint on Vollard paper. Thi...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Tulipwood, Paper

Vintage Framed Sketch Snake from the Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage black wood framed sketch of a rolled up snake, from the Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve. Dated circa 1930. Not an original Paul Jouve dra...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper, Glass

20th Century Oil on Masonite Italian Signed Landscape Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French painting from the mid-20th century. Framework oil on masonite depicting countryside landscape with shepherdess and cows of good pictorial quality. Large-scale and impactful pa...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Masonite

"Nude Study, " Rare and Important Drawing by John Grabach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although this drawing depicts a male nude, the artist here is clearly focusing on the power of his arms, hands and legs in particular. John Grabach, best known for his cityscapes and...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Charcoal, Paper

Nell Blaine Black & White Ink Drawing on Paper, USA, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Sleeping Nude, Arms Akimbo, " Masterful Drawing by Allyn Cox, Capitol Muralist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Confident and masterful, this drawing of a male nude leaning back into a chair, fast asleep, with his arms thrown in every direction, was made by Allyn Cox, probably as a study for one of his murals. Cox spent 20 years painting and restoring murals at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. starting in 1952; among his accomplishments was painting the Frieze of American history and restoring the apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda. He also designed murals for three first-floor corridors in the House wing, now called the Cox Corridors. Here he uses pencil on paper to demonstrate his mastery of the human figure. He was the son of Kenyon Cox...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Black and White Charcoal Drawing
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mysterious subject for this charcoal painting in a cerused frame. Beautiful work but unfortunately signature eligible.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Seated Male Figure, Beachside, " Early Drawing by John B. Lear with Cabana
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely and beautifully captured, this depiction of a shirtless young man, handsome and pensive, sitting on the beach with his legs grasped in his ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Femme Nue" Drawing Signed by Hélion, 1948
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Charcoal on laid paper Signed and dated 4/10/48 by the artist Certificate of Jean Hélion's widow Measures: Work 67 x 52 cm cm Sheet 88 x 70 cm Period frame.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Mixed Media on Canvas Italian Signed Still Life Painting, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Mixed media work on canvas depicting a basket with carnations of good pictorial quality. Beautifully decorated carved, gilded and la...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas

"Apollo, Hyacinthus and Cyparissus, " Exceptional Art Deco Drawing by Goor, 1947
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly conceived and executed by Gaston Goor in the late 1940s, when he was at the height of his powers, this drawing brings together three male figures -- all beautifully depicted...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1970s Spanish Boy Pencil Drawn Portrait Framed & Signed
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish boy pencil drawn portrait framed and signed Interior measurements: 22 x 15 cm.  
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Spanish Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint, Paper

20th Century French Limited Edition Lithographs of Versailles by André Hambourg
By André Hambourg
Located in Sofia, BG
Four original lithographs of Versailles signed and numbered by the French artist André Hambourg. All of them are framed and the edition is written at the back, all four are from a 30...
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French Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Masonite Italian Landscape with Figures Painting, 1945
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting dated 1945. Work oil on masonite depicting a particular view with characters Celebration of Spring of excellent pictorial quality. Nice size framework of pleasant de...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Masonite

20th Century Oil on Canvas English Landscape Painting, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small English painting from the first half of the 20th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a landscape on the river with houses and a bridge of rustic character. Modern frame ...
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British Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas

Dora Maar Pointillist Framed Colored Drawing, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist color drawing by Dora Maar. Authenticity stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris. Drawing on cream white paper. 20th Century, undated. Framed an...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, Mid-Century Drawing of a Ballerina
Located in San Francisco, CA
The abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; with illegible signature.
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North American Expressionist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Walter Stomps Abstract Crayon Drawing, 1961
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Stomps, Jr. (Kentucky/Ohio, 1929 – 2020) Untitled (abstract), 1961 Crayon on paper Signed to the lower left Introducing the stunning Abstract C...
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American Expressionist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Crayon

"Contemplation, " Brilliantly-Hued Pastel Drawing of Standing Male Nude by Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensuous and vividly-hued, this pastel drawing of a standing male nude with his head resting against the wall was made by Allyn Cox, son of the famous muralist Kenyon Cox...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Standing Male Nude, " Pencil Drawing by Littlefield, 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerfully expressed, with the angular stylization characteristic of Art Deco decorative art, this pencil drawing was executed in 1937 by William Littlefield. The artist was fascina...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

Signed Michael Argov Untitled 2 Minimalist Serigraph
Located in Forney, TX
Michael Argov (1920-1982) Title: Untitled 2 Year: 1970 Medium: Serigraph in colors on wove paper Edition: 17/43 Print Grade: 8/10 Condition: Great Artist signed, numbered, a...
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Minimalist Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Column Architecture Etchings Framed - Set of 3
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Etchings Set of 3 Modern Etchings framed. Column Architecture Italian Midcentury Modern 1960s. No further information. The frame Measures: 30.38 tall x 15.63 W x 1D The art measures:...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media by Burt Hasen, 1961
By Burt Hasen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Burton Stanley Hasen (New York City, 1921 - 2007) abstract expressionist mixed media (watercolor and ink) on paper. A New York native, Hasen relocated to Paris to study art at the Ac...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint

Chana Orloff 'Dancer' 1934 Pen and Ink Drawing
Located in Sharon, CT
Pen and ink by the famous Modernist Art Deco Sculptor Chana Orloff (1888-1968) Signed lower right. Pucker Gallery Boston, labeled. Glazed and framed; 16x20.5", sight size: 7 5/8" x12...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Selection of 1930s Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 1930's Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes, hand drawn by Carl De Zeeuw, American, circa 1930's. The price noted below is for EACH dra...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Howard Howie Post Cartoon Drawing Plate Art of Sigmund Freud, Anthro DC Comics
By Howard Post
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Portrait of Sigmund Freud on hand thrown ceramic plate. Signed, "Post to Post with love..." "January 21, 1962" Howard "Howie" Post (1926-2010) American animator, cartoonist, and comic strip and comic book writer-artist. Post is known for his syndicated newspaper comic strip The Dropouts which had a 13-year run and for creating DC Comics...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Ceramic

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1952
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1952'...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1955'...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1970s Spanish Woman w/ Child Pencil Drawing Portrait Framed & Signed
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish woman with child pencil drawing portrait, framed and signed Frame measurements: 34x34x2cm.  
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Spanish Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint, Paper

20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Landscape Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting countryside landscape with farmyard animals of good pictorial quality. Painting of great measure a...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas

20th Century Oil on Canvas Impressionist Signed Italian Landscape Painting, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the second half of the 20th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a countryside landscape in impressionist style of good pictorial quality. Modern frame co...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas

"Standing Male Nude, " Pastel Drawing by Allyn Cox, US Capitol Muralist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully executed in warm, roseate colors -- coral, terra cotta, brick and ivory -- this drawing was made by Allyn Cox, probably as a study for one of many murals he was commissioned to paint at the US Capitol...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, Germany, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1955'...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1959
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1959'...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Illustration Painting Attributed to Al Corn
By Al Corn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illustration painting attributed to Al Corn, unsigned, drawn for Mans World Magazine.
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1965
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pastels on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1965'...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Bucolic Landscape Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Work oil on canvas (applied on board, see photo) depicting bucolic landscape with characters and city in the background of good pictorial ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas

1961 'Standing Nude' by Elliott Barowitz
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid century ink and watercolor on paper by Elliott Barowitz circa 1961. Signed ‘E. O. Barowitz’, titled ‘Standing Nude’ and dated top right. Wooden frame is painted in a gray wash ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1949 W. Fredericks Abstract Cubist Pastel Drawing
Located in Miami, FL
1949 W. Fredericks abstract cubist pastel drawing Offered for sale is an original 1949 W. Fredericks abstract Cubist mixed-media pastel drawing on paper with color pencil. The draw...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

Nell Blaine "Merry Christmas" Gouache on Paper, USA, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Graphics "City Square", Viggo Bang, 1941
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions: Frame: height 54 cm / width 36 cm Graphics: height 27 cm / width 24 cm.
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Dutch Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Masonite Italian Signed Still Life Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Work oil on masonite depicting still life Sweet fruits of good pictorial quality. Nice sized and pleasantly furnished framework signed low...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Masonite

Abstract Composition Drawing on Black Paper by Fritz Klee, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors on black paper by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'F...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Will Rogers Autograph and Original Walt Disney Animation Drawing, 1930
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a unique collage featuring both a signature by Will Rogers and a Walt Disney animation drawing of the famous entertainer. The postal...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Canvas French Lake View Signed Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French painting from the mid 20th century. Framework oil on canvas (glued on a board), depicting a pleasant view of the lake with sailboats of good pictorial quality. Painting of exc...
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French Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas

Brassaï Lithography Hand Signed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithography hand signed by Brassaï from the book "Historie de Marie" Limited edition of 12/ 126 With some moisture spots Framed on a 20th century ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Pastel Painting Depicting the Head of a Spaniel Dog, England, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A pastel painting depicting the head of a spaniel dog with a wild duck in his mouth. Solid cherry wood frame, polished and beeswaxed. England circa1930.
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Cherry, Paper

Italian Medical Futurist Sketch of a Poster of a Campaing to Fight Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch for a Futurist poster, 1930s, "National Campaign against tuberculosis," made using a mixed technique of pastel and watercolor for the Italian National Campaign to fight tuberc...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Drawing on Paper by Filippo De Pisis, Authenticated Pandolfini, 1930s
Located in taranto, IT
pencil on paper by filippo de pisis from 1931, 21 x 30 cm, authentic pandolfini with auction catalog Very good condition, as shown in the photos, already framed signed in penc...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Diego Guevara, 1941 Pair of Cuban Colonial Watercolours W/ People Scenes Framed
Located in Marbella, ES
Diego Guevara, 1941 Pair of Cuban Colonial Watercolours w/ People Scenes and giltwood frame. Frame measurements: 46x57x5cm.  
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

“Nightwind” Abstract Ink Drawing by Syd Solomon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A black and white abstract drawing entitled “Nightwind” by Syd Solomon, c.1964. The piece features expressive movements created by long and harsh strokes and curves of dark ink. A na...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint, Crayon

"Cherubs" Gouache and Watercolor on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental school, 19th-20th century "Cherubs" Gouache and Watercolor on paper Size with frame: 19 x 11 in. (48.26 x 27.94 cm.)  
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Nell Blaine Pencil Drawing on Paper, USA, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Alfred Owles "The Long Wait" Original Watercolor, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alfred Owles (1894-1978) "The Long Wait" original watercolor, circa 1970s Fine watercolor of two cowboys waiting for the stagecoach in an American West...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Other

Robert Freiman Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1957
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic midcentury watercolor and ink on paper by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1957. Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

Parker Panttila "Macabre" Mixed-Media on Board
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parker Panttila (Brooklyn, New York 1924-2002) ink, pencil, chalk and oil on board. Surrealist in style, highlighting a macabre sensibility. Along wi...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint

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